easyMarkets
PUPRIME
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while PUPRIME was established in 2015 and is based in Seychelles. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while PUPRIME is regulated by Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; PUPRIME has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $50 at PUPRIME.
| Feature | easyMarkets | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, an authorised Financial Service Provider (“FSP”) registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) of South Africa under licence number 52218 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | Seychelles |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and PUPRIME, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at PUPRIME). PUPRIME charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, giving easyMarkets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, PUPRIME scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while PUPRIME supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | No |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, WebTrader, PU Prime App, PU Social |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and PUPRIME compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | easyMarkets | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while PUPRIME supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | easyMarkets | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and PUPRIME offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and PUPRIME supports 1, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | easyMarkets | PUPRIME |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English |